Reed green vs Roycroft Brass
Reed green is a RAL Classic color while Roycroft Brass comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Reed green belongs to the beige-green family and Roycroft Brass to the beige-greige family. At LRV 20 vs 15, Reed green will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Reed green vs Roycroft Brass in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Reed green and Roycroft Brass are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Reed green gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Reed green vs Roycroft Brass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Reed green on one side and Roycroft Brass on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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